Most people use the shin box as a mobility drill. And that’s a good start.
But when you load it intelligently, it becomes something far more powerful: loaded mobility.
Adding the heavy club forces your hips, core, and spine to stabilize and rotate under tension. That’s where real change happens.
For grapplers, this is gold.
Hip mobility and strength are essential for guard retention, passing, scrambling, and getting off the mat without stressing the low back. The loaded shin box improves:
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Hip internal and external rotation
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Low back durability through controlled rotation
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Core engagement in real-world positions
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Total body resilience from the ground up
You’re not just stretching. You’re building strength inside your mobility.
And while this movement is outstanding for grapplers, it’s just as valuable for anyone who wants healthier hips, a more resilient spine, and a low back that holds up for the long haul.
In this week's Mark and Will Safford, BJJ black belt from Order & Progress, take a foundational ground movement—the shin box—and levels it up with the heavy club.
Watch the full video and start turning mobility into strength.
Then, get the full Shin Box Hip Power program here.
